by Erin Williamson In the Nigerian state of Uyo Akwa, the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) representative to West Africa, Leo Igwe, was arrested and imprisoned by authorities on charges of attempted kidnapping. Igwe... Read More

by Hemant Mehta, “The Friendly Atheist” Republicans in Iowa want to ban gay marriage in the state: An Iowa House panel will begin hearings Monday on a bill that would repeal gay marriage in the state.... Read More

We compiled the best, funniest, and insightful comments on the American Humanist Association’s Facebook page and share them with readers. Be sure to “like” the American Humanist Association’s Facebook page at www.facebook .com/americanhumanist, and see... Read More

This week's featured comics include Jesus and Mo and The Littlest Atheist.

Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Nonviolence means avoiding not only external physical violence but also internal violence of spirit. You not only refuse to shoot a man, but you refuse to hate him." On... Read More

By Sgt. Timothy Cichon I joined the Army in April of 2007 at the age of 17. At that time, I was a devout fundamentalist Christian. I was the son of an evangelical preacher, and... Read More

How serious is our disagreement with China over Liu Xiaobo, currently languishing in a Chinese prison? A pro-democracy activist, the Chinese locked him up, the Nobel people decided to give him an award, and the... Read More